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Sold for $620,000
    • $620,000

    1221 Essex St Unit 12, San Diego, CA 92103

    2beds
    807sqft
    Condominium
    Built in 1981
    -- sqft lot
    $622,200 Zestimate®
    $768/sqft
    $2,999 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $622,200

    $585,000 - $660,000

    $2,999/mo

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    What's special

    Abundant natural lightLush tropical landscapingLarge garden windowSecret gardenOpen floor planSeparate vanityAbundant cabinet space
    BACK ON MARKET 3/23/24 No fault of Property. Charming upstairs condo in the heart of Hillcrest. This gated community is like stepping into a secret garden with lush tropical landscaping. Abundant natural light and soaring ceilings complement the open floor plan. This updated unit features a cozy living room fireplace, beautiful wide-plank LVP flooring, and a stacked washer/dryer. The kitchen includes gleaming granite counters, abundant cabinet space, and a large garden window. The Primary Bedroom has a separate vanity and a walk-in closet. Quiet and friendly community in a fantastic location is walking distance to Trader Joe’s, Balboa Park, and restaurants & bars.

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    Listed by:

    Bobby Martins DRE #01339628 858-204-7259,

    eXp Realty of California, Inc

    Bought with:

    Dany R Lopez, DRE #02206605

    eXp Realty of California, Inc.

    Source: SDMLS,MLS#: 240005301MLS LogoOriginating MLS: SDMLS

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Fireplace, Wall/Gravity
    Cooling
    • Wall/Window
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Electric Stove
    • Laundry: Electric, Washer Hookup
    Features
    • Granite Counters, Open Floor Plan, Shower in Tub, Cathedral-Vaulted Ceiling
    • Flooring: Linoleum/Vinyl
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    • Fireplace features: FP in Living Room
    • Common walls with other units/homes: No Unit Above
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 807
    • Total interior livable area: 807 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Assigned, Garage
    • Garage spaces: 1
    Features
    • Levels: 1 Story
    • Stories: 2
    • Patio & porch: Balcony
    • Pool features: N/K
    • Fencing: Gate
    Lot
    • Size: 0.32 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: 4521544212
    • Zoning: R-1:SINGLE
    • Zoning description: R-1:SINGLE

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Condo
    • Property subtype: Condominium
    Materials
    • Stucco
    • Roof: Tile/Clay
    Condition
    • Year built: 1981

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Sewer Connected
    • Water: Meter on Property

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Gated Community
    • Security: Gated Community
    • Subdivision: HILLCREST
    HOA
    • Amenities included: Controlled Access
    • Services included: Common Area Maintenance
    • HOA fee: $325 monthly
    • HOA name: Essex Townhouse HOA
    Location
    • Region: San Diego

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $768/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $645,046
    • Date on market: 3/11/2024
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    4/23/2024Sold$620,000+3.3%$768/sqft
    Source: SDMLS #240005301 Report a problem
    4/3/2024Pending sale$600,000$743/sqft
    Source: SDMLS #240005301 Report a problem
    3/26/2024Listed for sale$600,000$743/sqft
    Source: SDMLS #240005301 Report a problem
    3/22/2024Pending sale$600,000$743/sqft
    Source: SDMLS #240005301 Report a problem
    3/11/2024Listed for sale$600,000+64.4%$743/sqft
    Source: SDMLS #240005301 Report a problem
    11/30/2004Sold$365,000+92.1%$452/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    7/19/2001Sold$190,000$235/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2026-- $645,046 +2%
    2025$7,945 +29%$632,399 +26.8%
    2024$6,157 +2.3%$498,759 +2%
    2023$6,021 +2.7%$488,981 +2%
    2022$5,862 +11.3%$479,394 +12.8%
    2021$5,267 +6.4%$425,000 +6.3%
    2020$4,950 +5.7%$400,000 +5.3%
    2019$4,682 +4.2%$380,000
    2018$4,494 +0.4%$380,000
    2017$4,474 -0.4%$380,000
    2016$4,490 +13.3%$380,000 +13.4%
    2015$3,963 +33.2%$335,000 +34%
    2014$2,976 $250,000 +13.6%
    2013-- $220,000 +6.8%
    2012-- $206,000 -27.7%
    2011-- $285,000
    2010-- $285,000
    2009-- $285,000 -26.4%
    2008-- $387,339 +2%
    2007-- $379,745 +2%
    2006-- $372,300 +2%
    2005-- $365,000 +84.9%
    2004-- $197,417 +1.9%
    2003-- $193,800 +2%
    2002-- $190,000 +17.8%
    2001-- $161,356
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Hillcrest

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